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The Contender Free FREE THE CONTENDER PDF Robert Lipsyte | 240 pages | 04 Mar 2003 | HarperCollins | 9780064470391 | English | New York, NY, United States The Contender: Study Guide | SparkNotes Alfred's second bout is against Griffin, who is much faster than Alfred's last The Contender and strikes Alfred over and over again. A few rounds later, Griffin is getting tired, and Alfred knows his only chance is to deliver a knock out punch. Alfred dodges a punch and then delivers one to Griffin's jaw, knocking Griffin unconscious and winning by KO. Alfred tries to go over to Griffin, but the referee tells him to leave the ring. Henry congratulates Alfred on the hook, but Alfred says, "He just lay there like a dead man. At work Mr. Epstein congratulates him on the win but comments that Alfred does not look so good. Twice Alfred makes mistakes on the register, thinking about the fight and its aftermath, and Mr. Epstein tells him to take the rest of the day off. On the street he bumps into Harold and Lynn, who are passing out flyers for a new recreation program. They try to recruit Alfred to be a part of it, saying that kids The Contender look up to a boxer. Alfred says he has only had two fights, and he drops the flyer into the garbage and heads to a movie. Alfred's family has dinner at Dorothy and Wilson's house on Thanksgiving. Wilson congratulates Alfred on his second win. Alfred's cousin Jeff is home from college and says he would like to learn to box. Jeff says that he has been thinking of going to Africa, but has decided that he could do something positive in America. Wilson argues with Jeff, telling Jeff to work in a big corporation, while Jeff says that The Contender does not want to work The Contender the kind of place that hires a negro just to "look good"; he actually wants to change something in the world. Alfred says that he wants to go to night school to finish up high school and indicates that Spoon influenced the decision. Jeff offers to drive Pearl and Alfred home so that he can keep talking with Alfred. Jeff tells Alfred that Alfred has changed a lot—that he used to seem negative and "seemed to just drift along. Jeff talks about wanting to be involved in self-help or The Contender rights programs, and Alfred mentions the recreation center for kids. Jeff tells Alfred The Contender the opportunity at the recreation center sounds ideal The Contender him Jeff. Jeff drops them off and says he would like to come up to The Contender gym sometime. On his way into his home, Alfred sees a bum on the stoop. He stops to talk The Contender the bum, and it turns out to be James. Alfred tries to bring James upstairs, but James wants money for drugs. James asks over and over, desperate, until Alfred gives The Contender money. Later, Alfred is upset with himself for not bringing James upstairs. Alfred's third fight is The Contender Barnes, who fights rough. Alfred is slow and hesitant, constantly remembering the The Contender he threw against Griffin. The fight ends in a draw. Donatelli takes The Contender to the gym and tells him that it is time to retire The Contender Alfred does not have "the killer instinct" and that he can tell Alfred does not really enjoy fighting. Alfred says The Contender knows Mr. Donatelli was referring to more than boxing when he talked about being a contender. Alfred begs Donatelli to let him "finish. Alfred's evolution as a person is dramatic in Chapters 17 and The gradual process of maturation is observable throughout the last few chapters, but The Contender it is especially apparent. The conversations he has with his cousin Jeff over Thanksgiving mark just how far he has come. His attitude is better, and he is neither The Contender nor surly, but interactive. He talks of returning to school and of helping out at The Contender recreation center. Suddenly there are a host of opportunities in his life. The Contender opportunities are not necessarily related The Contender boxing, but The Contender have emerged because of boxing and the The Contender confidence and sense of self that Alfred has gained from it. Alfred begins learning who he really is and what he really wants. It is interesting that this process is sped up by his is haunting of what happened in his bout with Griffin. In realizing that he is not cut out to be a fighter, he realizes what he The Contender is cut out to be. This mirrors Spoon's experience, as Mr. Donatelli suggested that The Contender retire from boxing and go to night school. Donatelli and the experience have had a similar effect on Alfred, as Alfred realizes his true aspirations. Even in realizing that he is not cut out for boxing, Alfred also realizes how much it bothers him to have to quit. He does not disagree with Mr. Donatelli's opinion that he does not have the thirst for blood required to be a fighter, and he does not disagree that he is better of following other pursuits. He simply wants to finish his last scheduled fight, so he knows that even though he is The Contender fighting, he fulfilled his commitments without complaint or fear. Election Day is November 3rd! Make sure your voice is heard. Character List Alfred Brooks Mr. Donatelli James Mr. Themes Motifs Symbols Key Facts. Important Quotations The Contender. Summary Chapters 16— Page 1 Page 2. Summary Chapter 16 Alfred's second bout is against Griffin, who is much faster than Alfred's last opponent and strikes Alfred over and over again. The Contender 17 Alfred's family has dinner at Dorothy and Wilson's house on Thanksgiving. Chapter 18 Alfred's third fight is against Barnes, who fights rough. Previous section Chapters 13—15 Next page Chapters 16—18 page 2. Test your knowledge Take the Chapters Quick Quiz. Popular pages: The Contender. Take a Study Break. The Contender: Chapters 16–18 | SparkNotes The The Contender is a American political drama film written and The Contender by Rod Lurie. The film focuses on a fictional United States President played by Bridges and the events surrounding The Contender appointment of a new Vice President Allen. The The Contender serves as a response to the Lewinsky scandal involving President Bill Clinton. It became the subject of controversy regarding alterations that displeased Oldman, who co-produced. Second-term Democratic U. The obvious choice seems to be Virginia Governor Jack Hathaway, who is hailed as a hero after he recently dived into a lake in a failed attempt to save a drowning girl. The President instead decides that his " The Contender song " will be helping to break the glass ceiling by nominating Ohio Senator Laine Hanson. In accordance with the 25th Amendment to the Constitutionapproval from both houses of Congress is required. Standing in her way is Republican Congressman Sheldon Runyon of Illinoiswho believes she is unqualified for the position, and backs Hathaway for the nod. His investigation into her background turns up an incident where she was apparently photographed participating in a drunken orgy as part of a sorority initiation. He is joined in his opposition by Democratic The Contender Reginald Webster. The confirmation The Contender begin in Washington, D. Hanson refuses to address the incident, neither confirming nor denying anything, and tries to turn the discussion towards political The Contender. Anticipating that Hanson would deem her personal past "none of anyone's business", Runyon starts rumors in the media saying that the sexual escapade in college was done The Contender exchange for The Contender and favors, making it prostitution. Hanson meets with Evans and offers to withdraw her name, to save his administration more embarrassment. Despite the The Contender of the administration, The Contender refuses to fight back or even address Runyon's charges, arguing that to answer the questions dignifies them being asked in the first place—something she does not believe. Evans meets with Runyon, informing him he will not choose Hanson as Vice President. Runyon casually brings forward Hathaway as a replacement. They make The Contender agreement that Runyon will back down on his attacks if Evans chooses Hathaway The Contender Vice President. However, Evans requests Runyon to make a public statement defending Hathaway. Hanson, Hathaway and Runyon are all invited to the White House. Evans then shocks them by The Contender an FBI report revealing that The Contender paid the woman to drive off the bridge into the lake and get saved by him. Hathaway is arrested The Contender Runyon is disgraced because he vouched for Hathaway's integrity just hours earlier. Evans meets with Hanson, and she finally tells what actually happened that night in college. She said that she did indeed arrive at a fraternity house to have sex with two men as part of an initiationbut changed her mind before any sex occurred. However, she did not prove her innocence, citing that by doing so will further the idea that it was acceptable to ask the questions in the first place. Evans addresses Congress, where he chastises all Democrats and Republicans who blocked Hanson's confirmation. He explicitly calls out Runyon, who leaves in humiliation. Although he declares that Hanson had asked for her nomination to be withdrawn so he could finish his presidency with triumph over controversy, he remains adamant by rejecting her resignation and calls for an immediate confirmation vote.
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